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With more than 55% of Arvada citizens voting "no" on Ballot Measure 2G, the proposed ½ cent sales and use tax increase for street maintenance and repairs, City staff has begun the task of exploring how funds might be redirected to meet street maintenance needs using our existing...

Need for Improved Access
The opening of the Olde Town Hub parking structure and the need to improve access for buses and vehicles necessitated the construction of W. 56th Ave. ​west of Wadsworth Bypass. This new, three-lane collector street stretches from Vance St. to Wadsworth,...

The Grandview tree replacement project stretches from Saulsbury to Lamar along Grandview Avenue east of the Wadsworth overpass. This project fulfills a pledge made to the neighborhood to replace those trees that had to be removed as part of the construction of RTD's G...

Weave, form, and craft your very own angel out of cattails. Excellent as a Christmas tree top, mantle display, or a play doll for your child or yourself. All ages (young kids with adult). REGISTER IN...

Join Arvada community volunteer Mark McGoff for these hikes on Arvada trails. Each hike is approximately four miles. Start time is 9 a.m., and end time is approximately 11 a.m. Dress for the weather, bring some water, and enjoy the friendship of fellow hikers. Because of group size, these hikes are...

Santa will be on the Olde Town Square (57th and Olde Wadsworth) for picture opportunities and you can enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through Olde Town plus holiday entertainment on each Saturday. Bring your own cameras! Pictures with Santa are FREE! Carriage rides are $10 per adult, $5 per child...

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City Government & Management

Marc Williams was first elected as a councilmember in
November of 1999 and has been re-elected twice.

The City of
Arvada is divided into four Council districts. Residents of each
district elect a council member who lives within the district
and represents the concerns of that district. The Mayor and two
other councilmembers are elected "at large," meaning that they
represent the entire City of Arvada rather than a specific area
or District. The City
Manager's Office supervises implementation
of policy and procedure as directed by the City Council.

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